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Latin American StudiesFull Time Faculty: Ernesto Capello (History), Amanda Ciafone (International Studies), Amy Damon (Economics), Paul Dosh (Political Science), Galo González (Hispanic and Latin American Studies), Olga González (Anthropology), Lara Nielsen (Theatre and Dance), Margaret (Molly) Olsen (Hispanic and Latin American Studies), Raymond Robertson (Director, Economics) Latin America is defined by multiple historical and cultural processes, socio-economic paths, and political trajectories. Macalester’s Latin American Studies program acknowledges the complexity and historical depth of the region’s pre-Columbian past; centuries of colonial domination; deep inequalities based on gender, class, and race and ethnicity; and national identities constructed out of indigenous, African, and European elements. The Latin American Studies program thrives at the intersections of humanities, social science, and the arts, and values scholarly, testimonial, and creative work by Latin American writers and artists. The 13-course major provides a vibrant forum for students to develop core skills including: 1) interdisciplinarity; 2) language skills; 3) communication (written, oral, and visual); 4) argumentation and use of evidence; 5) comparison across national boundaries; 6) crafting a theoretical framework; 7) research design; and 8) civic engagement. The major culminates in an integrative capstone experience, often rooted in original fieldwork conducted while abroad in Latin America. The results of each capstone project are shared in an academic or community publication or presentation in the United States and/or in Latin America. The program provides outstanding preparation for professional careers, graduate studies, competitive fellowships, and community-based work in Latin America. General Distribution Requirement Latin American Studies 141, 244, 245, 246, 249, 255, 265, 323, and 341 count toward the general distribution requirement in social science. Latin American Studies 181, 281, 282, 307, 415, 416, and 436 count toward the general distribution requirement in humanities. Latin American Studies 264 counts toward the fine arts distribution. General Education Requirements Courses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism, and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar’s web page in advance of registration each semester. Additional information regarding the general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Honors Program The Latin American Studies program participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures, relevant dates, and specific project expectations are available on the Latin American Studies website (macalester.edu/las/honorsprogram.html). Major Requirements The Latin American Studies major consists of 13 courses, as follows: I. Introduction to Latin American Studies—1 course Latin American Studies majors must take the introductory course by the end of the sophomore year. Choose one of the following courses: Latin American Studies/Political Science 141 (Latin America through Women’s Eyes) or Latin American Studies/History 181 (Introduction to Latin America and the Caribbean) II. Language—1 or more courses Competency in Spanish to the level of Hispanic Studies 305. Students who arrive at Macalester already competent at this level must achieve competence either in French to the level of 204 or Portuguese to the level of 331. In addition, the following course is required: Latin American Studies/Hispanic Studies 307, Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Texts III. Latin America Across the Disciplines—6 courses Choose six courses, including at least one Arts in Context, one Humanities, and one Social Science course. At least one of these courses must be an advanced seminar (i.e., 300- or 400-level). Portuguese (Hispanic Studies 331) does not count as advanced. Latin American Arts in Context Hispanic Studies 418, Acting Out: The Comedia Across the Atlantic Hispanic Studies 423, Contemporary Latin American Theater Hispanic Studies 441, Hispanic Film and Other Media Latin American Studies 282, Latin America: Art and Nation Theatre and Dance 264, Rights and Resistance: Theatre and Film in Latin America Humanities Hispanic Studies 308, Locating U.S. Latino Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches Hispanic Studies 331, Luso-Brazilian Voices: Conversation and Composition Hispanic Studies 414, Here and There: Superando Liímites/Crossing Boundaries Hispanic Studies 419, “Neither Saints nor Sinners”: Women Writers of the Early Modern Hispanic World Hispanic Studies 420, One Hundred Years of Plenitude: Modern and Postmodern Hispanic Fiction Hispanic Studies 425, Dictators, Revolutions and Insurrections Hispanic Studies 435, History of the Spanish Language Hispanic Studies 440, Theorizing Contemporary U.S. Latino Popular Culture Hispanic Studies 444, The Family as History: The Stories of U.S. Latinos Latin American Studies 281, The Andes: Race, Region, Nation Latin American Studies 286, Media and Cultural Studies of Latin America Latin American Studies 415, Cultural Resistance and Survival: Indigenous and African Peoples in Early Spanish America Latin American Studies 416, Mapping the New World: Exploration, Encounters and Disasters Latin American Studies 436, Spanish Dialectology Latin American Studies 494 (topics), Varies each semester. Social Sciences Anthropology 358, Anthropology of Violence Anthropology 487, Theory in Anthropology Economics 119, Principles of Economics (when taught by Amy Damon or Raymond Robertson) Economics 221, Introduction to International Economics* (paper must focus on Latin America) Latin American Studies 244, Latino Politics Latin American Studies 245, Latin American Politics Latin American Studies 246, Comparative Democratization Latin American Studies 255, People and Cultures of Latin America Latin American Studies 265, Economics of International Migration* Latin American Studies 323, Economic Restructuring in Latin America* Latin American Studies 341, Comparative Social Movements IV. Methods—1 course In consultation with their advisor, Latin American Studies majors choose a methods course that will prepare them for their senior Capstone project. This class should be taken before studying abroad. Possible courses include: Anthropology 230, Ethnographic Interviewing* Political Science 269, Empirical Research Methods Sociology 269, Science and Social Inquiry Sociology 270, Interpretive Social Research Sociology 275, Comparative-Historical Sociology Theatre and Dance 110, Introduction to Theatre Studies Theatre and Dance 260, Performance Studies Praxis: Avant-Garde Arts and the Social Theatre and Dance 489, Performance Theory Seminar V. Study Abroad in Latin America—3 courses Latin American majors must complete one semester of full-time study on a study abroad program approved by the departmental steering committee. This fulfills the requirement of 3 study abroad courses. VI. Capstone—1 course Majors normally complete their capstone via the senior seminar, which is offered every fall. Occasionally, a student may be approved to complete their capstone via an independent project or another appropriate course. Students participating in the honors program take Latin American Studies 488 (Senior Seminar) in the fall and Latin American Studies 644 (Honor Independent) in the spring of their senior year.
*Indicates a prerequisite is required. See course description for details. VI. Curricular Overlap Due to the high degree of potential overlap between major plans in Latin American studies and international studies, students seeking to complete both majors must list, on each plan, at least six courses that do not appear on the other plan. Topics Courses 194, 294, 394, 494 Occasional courses on Latin American topics offered from time to time by program and visiting Latin American studies faculty. To be announced at registration. (4 credits)
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